Ghosts & Goblets:
San Diego’s Haunted
Pub Crawl
Drink With the Dead — If You Dare…
Three ghostly bars. Three eerie drinks. One unforgettable night in San Diego’s haunted Gaslamp Quarter.
…The Spirits Are Waiting
By Spirit. By Shot. By Drink. Bye Bye.
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What Awaits You on This Spirited Night?
Dreadful
Details:
Explore 3 haunted bars in the Gaslamp Quarter with real ghost stories & dark legends.
Sip 3 mysterious drinks, each tied to the tale you’ll hear.
Hear true haunted history delivered with dark wit and theatrical charm.
Enjoy 20 minutes ish per bar — enough to raise a glass and chill your bones.
Visit 10+ haunted sites along the way (only bar entry) — stories, spirits, and eerie energy.
No jump scares — just atmospheric storytelling, shadows, and the unknown.
Groups are small & intimate — for a personalized haunting experience.
Led by local guides and the only local ghost tour downtown, costumed and captivating.
- No out-of-town corporate ghosts greedily taking you to fake locations. All real.
We went on the bus tour with Dante last night. What a great experience! You can tell that he really loves his job and the enthusiasm was infectious. I was in from Philadelphia and my coworker was here from Wales. I have done many ghost tours throughout the US and have even had the opportunity to do paranormal investigations. This ranks right up there with the best! Thanks Dante!
Cowboy Pete was a great tour guide. Unfortunately didn't experience anything spooky, but still a great tour. Wish I was staying longer to go on their other tours. Additional kudos to the guide at Villa Montezuma, she's a wonderful storyteller.
Loved the tour, definitely my kind of humor and story telling. Cowboy Pete was awesome, definitely would recommend this tour to anyone visiting San Diego.
The tour was a lot of fun and gave some insight into some historical areas l. Cowboy Pete was a great guide.
This has been the most interactive ghost tour I have ever taken! Cowboy Pete was also the best guide. I’ve done about 5 or 6 of these across the globe and it’s the best.This is the first tour I’ve been on that they actually take you inside buildings. 🤯Like and subscribe to my YouTube channel at My Travel Agent David to see my complete review (should be out by the end of February)
Great! Cowboy was great. Incredibly friendly and very informative. Both fun, creepy and entertaining. True events mixed with some lore-based- on facts made it a great time for both adults and our 15 and 12 year old. We would definitely recommend.
This was our first tour in San Diego and we had so much fun! Cowboy Pete was so accommodating, the stories were so fun and entertaining. Will definitely be taking another tour again!
Vivian is hysterical and this was a fantastic, must do tour!
My friend and I took the Paranormal Investigation Tour in Old Town and we had a lot of fun!! We walked around the haunted houses and the cementary in Old Town while trying to find paranormal activity with some instruments to do so. Our tour guide (I can't remember her name, sorry) was fantastic, she was so kind and with really good stories to share. I totally recommend this tour.
My daughter and I LOVED the ghost tour! Rose Linda, our guide, was wonderful and did a fantastic job relaying the spooky stories from years gone by. I will definitely recommend Ghost Tours to all our friends and family!
Haunted San Diego Ghost Tours was at least 5 stars worth of an experience!! Great customer service getting us booked, and extremely friendly staff to start. Upon arrival we met our driver and host, Josephine aka Jo. Both were jovial and welcoming. Jo was a phenomenal host, who kept the tour lively, engaged, and fun throughout. She's extremely knowledgeable about San Diego's haunts, the history, and all around made this experience what it was. I highly recommend the bus tour (we got to tour four of the five sites off the bus, which made for a real treat)!!
Vincent did really well explaining the historical value of each building. Highly recommend!
Why Ghosts & Goblets?
Why Choose Us Over the Imitators?
We’re San Diego’s only local haunted bar tour — no out-of-town chains.
Our exclusive route can’t be duplicated — hidden bars, secret hauntings.
Real ghost lore, no fluff — we know what happened here. We’ve seen it.
Our drinks are themed, crafted, and just maybe… cursed.
Theatrical storytelling that’s spooky, witty, true, and delightfully dark.
Tour Info - G&G Pub Crawl
Duration: ~2 – 3 hours. Depends on Group.
Included: 3 signature drinks
Meeting Point: 550 J Street, Gaslamp Quarter (between CVS & Pendry)
Start Time: Varies — check availability
Price: Premium haunted experience (includes drinks)
Dress Code: Optional — but we love guests in vintage or spooky flair
Age Requirement: 21+
FAQs – Haunted Bar Tour Edition
Considering taking a look at some of these if you are serious about the tour. Click the + to open each question.
Which haunted bars do we visit?
Ah… now that would spoil the surprise, wouldn’t it? We visit three authentically haunted bars in the Gaslamp Quarter—but which ones you encounter depends on the night, the energy… and the whims of the spirits.
Each location has a documented paranormal past, chilling tales, and themed drinks to match. Just know: no other tour goes where we go, and no two nights are quite the same.
Far from it! This is a haunted bar tour—where ghost stories swirl with every sip. Think history, hauntings, and humor… not flip cups and frat parties. Most bars on our tour have a history of paranormal activity.
Do I get drinks with the tour?
Yes! Your ticket includes 3 themed cocktails—each crafted to match the ghostly tales you’ll hear. Drinks like The Madame, The Studebaker, and The Tanglefoot and there are other ones. We do not know which ones you will get night to night as our route and locations may change – the stories then change.
Can I buy extra drinks?
Absolutely. Your three drinks are included, but you’re welcome to order more if time permits and the spirits move you…
Do we actually go inside haunted bars?
Oh yes. You’ll step inside three chillingly historic pubs in the Gaslamp, each with its own dark story and eerie reputation. We don’t just walk by, we go in.
Each night is different and simply dreadful.
With that being said.., this is still a ghost tour. We are talking history but, it’s dark history with death, hangings, murders, and so on. It also has the element beyond death. Not what most people would imagine as kid-friendly. It is really up to you to know what your child can tolerate. Do feel free to call us to discuss this in detail.
Scary?
We call the tour spooky. There are no jump scares and we have never had a malicious encounter. For some, the subject matter can be scary, though for most it will be more creepy or disturbing.
What’s the vibe? Is it scary?
Not terrifying, but delightfully spooky. No jump scares, or clowns chasing you, or haunted house theatrics. Just ghostly ambiance, true tales, and the occasional eerie surprise.
Tour Minimum?
Our Haunted Guided Tour is small to ensure personal attention to you, our guests. We have only 20 spots available per tour. We require an 8 person minimum in order for us to do a tour. When you reserve a spot you will get an email confirming that your spot has been reserved. Once 8 people are confirmed on the tour, we’ll send another email so you know that the tour is on.
Your credit card is not charged until we hit the 8 minimum.
If the tour already has 8 people you will get the email immediately, and your card will be charged immediately.
It is rare, but occasionally if it appears that the tour will not go on. We will personally call and/or text you with a tour update 3-5 hours before your tour departure time. Please give us a legit working phone number you’ll have on you for calls/texts. You will not be charged. Your credit card is not processed if the tour does not meet the 6 person minimum.
If you book well in advance, bless you. Most people will book the day of their tour, so please be patient and remember: 90% of the time the tour fills the day of. Your confirmation will likely come sometime that day.
Please call or text us 619.255.6170 if you have questions.
Why 8 People Minimum
There are two reasons for this. First, at least 8 people are necessary per tour for a sustainable business. The second, perhaps odd reason is that 8 seems to be the magic number of people needed for a great tour. Let us take you behind the scenes here. Once in a while we will get a 4 or lower star rating by a reviewer. A lot of times when we get that low of a review, the tour had less than 8 people. Experience shows we need that many people for the group to relax, and the guide to give the great presentation we are known for.
Cancel? Not Satisfied?
Cancellation Policy
If we cancel on you due to flooding, unforeseen incident or the tour minimum is not met know that you will be fully and promptly refunded. In the case of the minimum, you will not be charge as your card is not processed unless the minimum is hit. If you book us through someone else, Viator, Expedia, and so on – we will reach out to them and get you refunded.
If you cancel and let us know 24 or more hours before the tour, you will be refunded in full. If 24 hours or under – all sales are final. There are no tour date exchanges or refunds. Just like a concert or theater performance, once the tickets are purchased, the seats are considered sold. We do not offer refunds, nor can we change your booking to a different night or time if you miss the tour. This is our official policy.
Even so, we are human too, and know things happen. At our discretion and circumstances permitting, if you must cancel within 24 hours, we will do our best to make things work for you. You must contact us via text or call 619.255.6170, and if we can sell your spots before the tour, we will happily refund your purchase. So, the sooner you contact us, the better chance we have to sell your spot(s) and then get you your money back.
Your Satisfaction
It is rare, but we are not perfect and every once and a while someone will have a “meh” experience. If this happens to be you please call/text us 619.255.6170 and give us a chance to make things right. Often times we will refund you. Deep gratitude.
Discounts
Do you offer discounts for Seniors, Military or anything else?
Sometimes we will have a discount on our site. If you don’t see it, call or text us 619.255.6170, and we will set something custom up for you. Click the “Book Now”, button for pricing and schedule please.
Third Parties
If you like to book through third parties like Expedia/TripAdvisor/Booking/Get Your Guide etc (all the same), know they are a challenging company in many ways, you’ll pay 30-50% more per ticket for the honor of using them in most cases, plus rumors that companies pay through their advantage programs to suppress and delete bad reviews and more.., So just keep it in mind, always a good idea to reach out directly to the actual host and get the best price as well as service.
Group Discounts
If you have a group of more than 8 individuals, please call our reservation line to discuss potential discounted options – 619.255.6170.
Should I Tip?
If you enjoy the performance of your host, yes! It is customary to thank them however you see fit. Your host is a trained, experienced, and knowledgeable professional who puts a lot of effort and energy into your experience. Your generosity is always appreciated. It is how the host makes much of their income. Most people tip around $5-$10 per person, though anything is appreciated.
If you don’t enjoy text/call 619.255.6170 me and let me know why and I will usually get you refunded/
Parking? Arrival? Where?
Parking
You should arrive in the Gaslamp/Downtown at least 35 minutes prior to the tour departure (more during busy season). There is parking available, it can be competitive. If you find a spot early don’t worry, there is plenty to do in the Gaslamp.
Consider using the SpotHero app to reserve a parking spot ahead of time and at the best price. We use it and get great results it does make parking easier.
There are tons of parking garages and lots around, most do charge though. If you can Lyft, Cab or Uber you might consider that too.
Arrival
Please make sure to be there 20 minutes before your tour embarks. When you get there you will see our ghost host dressed in Victorian attire or in black with a bell, they will be pretty obvious. Please introduce yourself to the host, have the ticket buyer give their name, and you are good to go. There is no ticket or phone app needed just your name. We go by a roster.
There are rare cases where the earlier tour may have gone over. In that case please be patient, they will materialize.
Use the bathroom first! There are no bathrooms on the tour. You can find one at Starbucks or Hard Rock.
Once confirmed with the host hang out until the tour starts. If everyone shows up a bit early we may be able to leave early and fit in some additional content.
Where?
We gather near 550 J Street in the Gaslamp Quarter—between CVS and the Pendry Hotel.
It’s going to be disturbing and we will see you soon…
Is it a walking tour?
Yes—but not a hike. We stroll through the Gaslamp Quarter, with about 20 minutes at each bar. Comfortable shoes and curiosity recommended.
Bathrooms? Drinking/Food/Smoking?
Bathrooms
Indeed — the haunted bars we visit do have restrooms available for guests. However, during the walking portions between stops, there are no facilities… and the spirits do not wait.
We strongly encourage guests to use the restroom before the tour begins. And while you’ll enjoy three included drinks, do pace yourself—this is a journey through the paranormal, not a pub binge. No one wants their night to end… in a puddle of regret.
Drinking/Food/Smoking?
Please don’t bring food or drink on the tour. If you stop during the tour to get a drink or food you will be left behind, we have to keep moving to fit it all in.
Please don’t smoke or vape during the tour as courtesy to others. Deep graitude.
Is there an age limit?
Yes — 21+ only. No exceptions. This is a bar crawl with alcohol and adult storytelling. Bring ID and a brave heart.
Haunted San Diego Ghost Tours Reviews – San Diego’s #1 Rated Ghost Tour
Step lightly, kind soul… you now cross into the realm of reputation, where no amount of ale can buy the truth.
In the heart of San Diego’s haunted Gaslamp Quarter, Ghosts & Goblets is earning its place as the city’s most beloved haunted bar tour. Our ghostly pub crawl is no mere bar hop, it’s a spirited journey remembered long after the final toast.
These aren’t just ghost stories. They’re experiences — relived and retold by guests brave enough to drink with the dead.
We are not a corporate concoction. We are the city’s only locally owned haunted bar tour, and our reviews reflect that. Real guests. Real stories. Real shivers. Verified as of January 11th, 2025.
But beware the imitators…
Some tours lurk in the shadows of search results — their reviews eerily vague, clustered together like echoes from a review farm in the ether.
And beware the booking portals cloaked in trust. We’ve seen them charge 30–50% more, erase critical reviews, and slip in sneaky fees. What a dreadful spell to cast on your night out.
If you crave true ghost stories, authentic haunted bars, and hosts who perform with theatrical charm and eerie delight — book directly with Ghosts & Goblets.
Support local. Sip the strange. And keep your coin away from the corporate crypt-keepers.
When you’re ready to raise a glass with the spirits… choose wisely. Choose truth. Choose the crawl that truly haunts.
Why Choose Ghosts & Goblets?
Our guests don’t just leave reviews — they leave haunted memories. Ghosts & Goblets is becoming top-rated haunted pub crawl in San Diego. Let us know what you think we care.
You won’t just hear ghost stories — you’ll sip them. Every stop brings a new tale, a new drink, and a new chill down your spine.
Our guides aren’t just locals , they’re storytellers, performers, and mischievous mediums, blending real Gaslamp history with eerie legends, dark humor, and theatrical flair.
No oversized crowds. No shouting over strangers. Our small group format ensures an intimate, immersive night with the spirits.
This is San Diego’s haunted nightlife with a pulse — a walking ghost tour through real historic bars, each with documented paranormal activity and stories you won’t find on any brochure.
So why us? Because you want the real thing. Real bars. Real stories. Real spirits in every sense of the word.
But don’t take our word for it… experience it and book now 🙂
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What Kind of Scary Is This, Anyway?
We bring the spooky. We bring the creepy. But we don’t bring the jump scares. No clowns in the shadows. No monsters leaping from behind the bar. This isn’t a haunted house — it’s haunted history with a theatrical twist.
You’ll get eerie environments, unsettling stories, and that strange feeling that maybe… just maybe… someone is watching you. People have gotten spooked — but it’s the locations and the legends, not some costumed intern yelling “boo.”
And yes, we bring the humor — glorious, cheesy, pun-filled, tongue-in-chilled-cheek humor. Think Evil Dead, Scream, or a tipsy 80s action hero with unfinished business. There will be groans. There will be giggles. And we wouldn’t have it any other way.
So if you’re looking for a serious scare-fest or blood-curdling screams… this may not be your brew. But if you enjoy ghost stories with a twist of humor, a dash of dread, and a chaser of charm — you’re in the right haunted bar.
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